Vegetarian Sushi
Vegetarian Sushi features seasoned short-grain rice rolled with sesame on the outside and a crisp, refreshing mix of avocado, cucumber, zucchini, and green bell pepper inside. The rice is lightly tangy and slightly sweet, balancing the creamy avocado and crunchy vegetables. Serve it for a light dinner or a shareable platter when you want fresh, clean flavors.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegetarian Sushi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the rice and water in a saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low.
- 2
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer the rice until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir together the red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl; pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and stir to coat.
- 6
Spread the rice onto a large sheet of parchment paper and fan it until cool.
- 7
Cover the rice with damp paper towels.
- 8
Sprinkle the avocado slices with lemon juice in a bowl.
- 9
Spread a thin layer of sesame seeds over a sushi mat.
- 10
Scoop about half a cup of the cooled rice and spread it evenly on the sushi mat.
- 11
Arrange 1/4 of the cucumber, avocado slices, bell pepper, and zucchini in a line down the center of the rice.
- 12
Lift the edge of the sushi mat and fold the bottom edge up to enclose the filling, then roll the sushi tightly into a thick cylinder.
- 13
After rolling, wrap the sushi in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it firmly.
- 14
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 rolls.
- 15
Place the rolls on a serving plate, slice each into 6 or 8 pieces, and cover with damp paper towels until serving.
- Calories 457.07 kcal High 23%
- Protein 9.12 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 80.68 g 29%
- Total Fat 10.38 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.47 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 124.92 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 8.91 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 9.43 g --
- Added Sugars 3.89 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 28.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 522.53 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 56.55 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 14.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Vegetarian Sushi is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Cucumber, Green Bell Pepper, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 457.07 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegetarian Sushi made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Cucumber, Green Bell Pepper, Lemon Juice, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegetarian Sushi?
- About 1 hr in total: 45 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 457.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegetarian Sushi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Vegetarian Sushi healthy?
- Vegetarian Sushi has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 457.07 calories and 9.12 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 124.92 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.47 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.89 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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